Sheffield United were only born out of their city rivals, Sheffield Wednesday, turning their back on their home ground due to financial implications and disagreements over the lease. Out of respect I spent a few minutes there in quiet contemplation. But as you walk into your seats, you see just how big it is, which it would do when it holds 30,000+. It looked a huge stadium when we came out into it. Despite Bolton making attacking changes we always struggles to break down gage hosts defence and deserved to lose on the day. We had a chat with some home fans outside the stadium and they were friendly and we discussed all things football. This cost 4.50 which I thought was reasonably priced for a Premier League ground. The bars are always under staffed so expect queues. Bramall Lane tickets range in price from $32-$1150 and above. Seating view photos from seats at Bramall Lane, section Bramall Lane Stand G, row N, seat 167, home of Sheffield United, Sheffield United Women. Still Shrewsbury managed to pull a goal back with their only attack in the second half. The game had several incidents and both sides were looking to get something out of the match. Chris Bax adds; Any tickets still available for the away end can be purchased from two dedicated away ticket windows just up from the turnstile entrances. Not much parking around the ground but we found some street parking on Hill Street right behind the away end. After the game, it was just a straightforward get away to the train station and catching the 2.40pm back home. So we went straight into the ground for a drink inside. Grass Club Nickname: Bramall Lane has to me been one of the most underrated grounds in the country. In a separate development, the Club also have plans to add another 3,000 seats to the Kop End by extending it backwards.The stand would be cantilevered (so no supporting pillars) with a video screen built into the front of the roof. Getting away was easy enough, I headed back to Sheffield station and made the train with plenty of time to spare. Swans had some nice passing at points with no real chances for either team. We parked in the Sylvester Street Parking Lot (S1 4RN), which was a reasonable price at 4 for 4-6 hours. Located directly behind the goal at Bramall Lane's end (towards the city centre), the Bramall Lane stand is a two-tiered structure that was opened in 1966. They won the First Division in 1898 and have won the FA Cup on four separate occasions, having also lost out after making the final twice more. Keep on running (Dave Clark 5). Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Bramall Lane? he looks like he knows where hes going pipe up a youth from the back, like I didnt. This was a match I was very much looking forward to. The 3 points were going back to south London. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium? But please let none of this put you off because if you go to Bramall Lane you will be well looked after. This was then followed by the Greasy Chip butty song. Although there are bouncers on the doors, away fans are allowed into the pub wearing colours. As I had been to the chip shop across the road I never got anything to eat or drink in the ground itself, so can't comments on the food and prices. Also there was a red tent outside the main ticket office purposefully for away fans looking to buy tickets on the day which I found to be very handy and efficient. A trip to Bramall Lane on a Tuesday night in October. It became a frustrating afternoon for the 2,000 plus Barnsley fans who, like myself, expected a better display from the players. The away end was pretty full and there was a good atmosphere on the concourse. There is an Asda Store just over the bridge from the away end where you can pick up drinks and snacks. I took the 10.24am train from Barnsley which only took thirty minutes to reach Sheffield. Finding our seats with the help of the really good stewards was a blessing. Blues won 1-0 !! Whilst Dave Barraclough informs me; In the station itself is the Sheffield Tap which serves real ales and is run by the Thornbridge Brewery (please note though that no football colours are allowed). It was our first visit to Bramall Lane and a chance to see Southend manager, Phil Brown pitting his wits against the successful Nigel Adkins. From any other direction youll want to get on the M1 until Junction 33 before following signs for Sheffield. The police presence was very strong, but it was easy to get to the away entrance turnstiles, which were electronic. There had been good attendances there this season so I was expecting a good atmosphere. Whilst a little further away on Wellington Street is the Devonshire Cat. Bus - Sheffield Bus Station is about fifteen minutes walk away from Bramall Lane so thats where youll be dropped off if you get a bus or coach from outside the city. There is a shop attached at the front and the platinum suite for dinner plus ticket shop and legends of the lane museum. Overall it was a great day out despite the result (Posh lost 1-0). Sheffield station is no more than ten minutes from the ground and the city centre, where there are plenty of pubs. There are quite a few identikit stadiums knocking around these days, but you can tell Brammall Lane has bundles of character. Silvergate Bank announced it would delay the filing of its annual report on Wednesday, causing shares to plummet in after-hours trading. No offence, but apart from the memorial garden (which is to be 100% commended) and obligatory statues of former players there seemed little to distinguish it from other contemporary venues. For some reason, one of the gangways up to the seats was taped off which didn't help when finding seats. The majority of fans there were Chelsea and the doors where policed 2 hours before the game but it was a nice friendly pub serving good ale. The August 1973 Roses match, Bramall Lane's final cricketing bow, fizzled out into a rain-affected draw. I expected a better atmosphere from the home fans who apart from singing fill up my senses were largely quiet. The second half was much improved for both teams with the game more open. The game was highly entertaining and Southend United were on the front foot from the start kicking towards us and deservedly scored first after 29 minutes from a Leonard 30 yard screamer and 2 minutes later Payne made it 2 nil to send the 1060 Southend fans delirious. The walk from either Sheffield Rail station or the city centre takes 15 minutes at most. I then had photos taken with the statue of Derek Dooley. seat anonymous Bramall Lane England Women vs Sweden Women Women's Euros semi final 2022. Given local knowledge, parked a mile away. 7. I got one of the supporter coaches down so all that was done for me. There is some street parking to be had in the area, but roads close to the ground are for residents only. We spoke to some Sheffield United fans on the way to the ground and they seemed quite friendly. Always nice to have a ground steeped in history, in or near a town or city centre. The FA Cup final was actually a replay between Barnsley and West Brom, a match that Barnsley won 1-0. I was very disappointed with the way we played. Women's Euros semi final 2022. A shortcut can cut some of that time but only leads you to the home Kop End, so a further walk had to be taken to get to the opposite away end. The Kop Stand facing the away end is very impressive and the atmosphere was good. They're run quite sporadically, so get in touch with the club to find out when they're on. Booking train tickets in advance will normally save you money! The toilets were clean. I needed the toilets and these were a bit disappointing. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Bramall Lane Stadium? It also offers food too. As we got nearer the ground you can see that Bramall Lane has under gone many changes making it more up to date and clean looking. Often seating location, event type, day of the week and the number of available tickets plays a factor in determining the price of Bramall Lane tickets. In the second half we came out more attacking but we just couldnt get the ball up to our striker. I'm really happy I finally went to see a game at Bramall Lane. Locals said there were no pubs in the area allowing away fans in. Once there the ground was easy to find. Cardiff were second in the league, having won eight on the bounce, and Sheffield United were just outside the play-offs. Bramall Lane is a cashless stadium so please bring credit cards, debit cards or mobile devices that allow contactless payment. At one end is the Kop Stand, which is slightly disappointing as it has two large supporting pillars. Sheffield United is well worth a visit. The journey takes in views of the Etihad, Old Trafford and Edgeley Park grounds. Stewards were even sympathetic with us walking out! Being in my 20's, some of the names weren't familiar, but the likes of Neil Shipperley, Simon Tracey and Georges Santos brought back memories of previous battles with the Blades. I enjoyed the Blades fans singing the 'The Greasy Chip Butty' song. Overall, I would recommend a visit to Bramall Lane. No need for anyone to go hungry or thirsty here with so many caffs and pubs as well as chippies within easy walking reach. With hindsight, I would have had another beer or two there, but as it was I headed to the Triple Point Brewery on Shoreham Street, which is directly on the way to the ground. The first half continued in a similar vein, with both sides looking dangerous. An almost perfect day out in term of the result, although the ground failed to impress me enough to want to go back, although should we play Sheffield United in the play offs this season, I may consider making the journey again. Sheffield United Football Club was formed as an off-shoot of Sheffield United Cricket Club in 1889 and have played their home games at Bramall Lane ever since their formation. Under 18s 16, Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday rivalry. Located on the popular Eccleshall Road is this JD Wetherspoons pub that offer cheap drinks, cheap pub grub and some TVs dotted around the place. Sheffield United fans I salute you. The stewards were there if you needed them, but didn't get involved with the fans unnecessarily, which is how it should be in my opinion. 119 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 2JE. Dave Croft adds; a lot of Blades fans sentimentally call the ground Beautiful down town Bramall Lane, as a match day announcer uses this description to welcome the away fans. View From Your Seat Stadium Facilities . Sheffield United equalised minutes before the half time whistle and throughout the game Sheffield United looked like the far better side and were the fitter team so they deserved to get the three points, winning the match 2-1. The game kicked off in a fantastic atmosphere, which the football really did not live up to. Loads of home and away fans enjoying the beer in the Sheffield sunshine. Turn up to the right along St Marys Road, past the Church to the next junction and turn left into Bramall Lane. We spoke to the stewards and asked if there was any food outlets about and a steward informed us about a KFC on Queen Street about a 10-15 minute walk away. Find train times, prices and book tickets with Trainline. Like an idiot I went for it and was lost, along with three other car loads for about half an hour. Eventhough it was now a midweek game we still decided to go. Your email address will not be published. The home of Sheffield United is actually the oldest professional football ground in the world, having hosted its first match as far back as 1862. Would definitely go again! 32,125 (all seated) Address: As we got into the city the players were just driving home and gave us a few beeps when next to them at the tradfic lights. As it happens the match itself was played near the time of the anniversary, and our manager (Rafael Benitez), the former Liverpool manager laid a wreath at the memorial ahead of kick off. Its very welcoming of away fans, too. By continuing to use our site, you agree to us using cookies in accordance with our. Inside the ground, with five minutes to go before kick-off the Shoreham Street end was half empty and it looked as if Uniteds fans had decided for some reason to give the game a miss, but suddenly they all turned up and the ground looked a good 75% full when the match began. Use our mobile apps to share photos & reviews or find a view on the go. Made the 2-hour train journey from St Pancras (I live in East Anglia) which goes through some lovely scenery the further north you travel. Altogether it was a good game and the Blades fans created a great atmosphere, the stewards were very friendly. Visit website. This pub offers up to six real ales and serves food too. If you plan on booking the whole VIP box or suite, it might cost you about $3718 to $14979 on average. We were in pretty good form ourselves, and although we came unstuck at Crawley in midweek, we were still top of the League. Despite that, the two clubs have spent most of their time at different levels, which takes something out of the fixture. View Accessibility Symbols. The Bramall Lane ground is very impressive and should really be a Premier League stadium. The coach stopped right outside the away end. A very memorable away day, with a great traditional ground, good support for both sides a good result for the Addicks and Sheffield itself came across as a nice city with plenty of character. Many not wearing their colours for obvious reasons. Sheffield United are under no obligation to reserve season ticket holder seats for these games. See the Devonshire Cat website for more details. On the concourses, there are television screens showing the game going on inside as well as a betting outlet. No problems at all getting out of the ground, with, once again, red and white shirts mingling with blue with no hint of trouble. There was another police escort of Millwall fans back to the train station. About a ten minute walk away at the bottom of Eccleshall Road is a Wetherspoons Outlet called the Sheaf Island. As I had requested an aisle set getting out was easy and I was back in Sheffield Station for 10 past five. In the end the Police decided to take our bus in on it's own. But luckily as it was a Sunday and a 2 pm kickoff and because of the horrible weather conditions the away end was quite empty so I decided to ask a steward to go and sit higher up in the stand so I could get a better view and I stayed there throughout the duration of the game. Walk straight along Shoreham Street passing BBC Radio Sheffield and the University Engineering Centre on your right, until reaching the large traffic light junction and crossover. Do not miss out on watching next season at Bramall Lane from the very best seats in the Stadium. Bramall Lane on Google Maps: click here The stadium is served by the following main roads: From North: M1; A61 Sheaf Street; From South: M1; A617 towards Chesterfield; A61 From East: M1; A57 From West: A57 Parking Atkinsons, Charter Row, Sheffield, S1 4HR Eyre Street, Sheffield, S1 4QW Furnival Gate, Matilda Way, Sheffield, S1 4QJ 4. There are only six dedicated club museums in England and one of them is at Bramall Lane.